Obituary for John Bell Staggs

Calico Rock Progress - Sep 12, 1919

The messenger of death made a sad visit to our house Aug 22, 1919 and took

our dear boy, J. B. Staggs, who was born Oct 30, 1857. It was hard to give

him up; so hard to fold his hands and close his bright eyes forever from us,

but we know he is a bright shinning angel with his blessed Redeemer now. He

leaves a wife, five children, an aged mother, two sisters, three brothers

and a host of relatives and friends to mourn their loss, which was John's

eternal gain. He had been a sufferer for many years, borne his afflictions

with patience. He was confined to his bed weeks before he was relieved of

his pain, but he murmured not and was humble and submissive to his Master.

He was a Christian, having professed religion when he was about 12 years old

and was a member of the Methodist Church. He was always a good, honest,

truthful man and made friends wherever he went. It was not possible for his

children to be with him when he died, but he told us to tell them he was

going home. His wife, son and his two daughters are in Texas. Burial took

place at Trimble Campground Cemetery, services being conducted by Rev.

Johnson. So we will not grieve any more than we can help, but will hope for

a better day, when we can meet him in heaven.

His Mother and Sister (Editor's note cemetery book list a John Bell

Staggs, Jr.).

NOTES: 1900 Fulton County, Arkansas Census (pag 357)

FAMILY # 41 STAGGS John B Head W M Oct 1857 (42) m 12 TN TN TN Farmer Mattie A Wife W F Jun 1869 (30) m 12 ARK ARK ARK 4/4 Homer B son W M Jun 1889 (10) s ARK TN ARK Mary dau W F Dec 1890 (9) s " " " Amos E son W M Nov 1893 (6) s " " " Stella A dau W F Dec 1897 (2) s " "